In this post, I share my personal journey of breaking up with my phone using Catherine Price’s 30-day challenge. From going cold turkey on holiday to recognising habits like constant checking, multitasking, and doomscrolling, I explore why phone addiction is so hard to break and how intention, awareness, and tapping (EFT) can help create a healthier, more mindful relationship with technology.

Discover how to break up with your phone and reclaim your time, focus, and wellbeing. Drawing on insights from Catherine Price and Esther Perel, this article explores how technology, social media, and constant connectivity affect our attention, relationships, and mental health — and offers practical steps to build a healthier, more intentional digital life.

Why does it feel so hard to face our emotions? Our brains are wired to protect us from discomfort, but avoiding feelings often keeps us stuck. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett shows that emotions aren’t fixed reactions—they’re constructions of the brain. By caring for our “body budget,” naming our feelings, and using tools like tapping, we can work with our emotions instead of resisting them.

Why is it that we want to start learning a language — or put more time and effort into making progress with one — and we just can’t get...

Foreign language anxiety is more than nerves—it’s the feeling of being blocked when trying to speak in a language that isn’t your own. Research shows this fear affects not only learning but also confidence and motivation. With safe practice, realistic expectations, and tools like EFT tapping to release deeper beliefs, language learning can become lighter, more joyful, and full of small wins.

Feeling left out in a group conversation—especially in a language you're still learning—can be deeply uncomfortable. It’s not just about language; it’s about belonging. Tapping (EFT) can help process the frustration, self-doubt, and rejection that come up. By exploring both current and past experiences, we can release emotional tension and reconnect with self-compassion and clarity.

Learn more about the fear of judgement and how to build a better relationship with your critical voice — especially when it comes to language learning.

Learn more about the difference between healthy striving and rigid perfectionism, and discover strategies that can help you become more accepting and manage your inclination to strive for perfection more effectively.

Feeling overwhelmed with your language learning journey? Try EFT! The more I read about this topic, the more I think about it, the more I realise just how  complex it is. It really sits at the core of language learning—and it’s deeply tied to motivation, whether internal or external, and to each person’s individual situation, the how  and the why  behind their journey. This feeling of overwhelm and frustration can easily take over—whether when we’re trying to express ourselve

Feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable when speaking a foreign language? EFT can help you build confidence and feel more at ease.